New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on federal authorities to act on the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging he lacks the legal authority to do so himself. In a video message, Mamdani said he could not arrest Netanyahu but reinforced his stance as a voice of the international left. Israel's UN ambassador responded by calling Mamdani a "clown" and dismissing the move as a stunt. The mayor's remarks come amid ongoing international debate over the ICC warrant, which accuses Netanyahu of war crimes. Mamdani's position has drawn both support and criticism, highlighting the political divisions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The mayor urged US authorities to take action, though no immediate response from federal officials has been reported. The controversy underscores the complexities of local leaders weighing in on international legal matters.